Padres and Dodgers tilt remains the headline as health and depth reshape the late-season arc. San Diego’s rotation has moved from stumble to steadier ground with Michael King and Yu Darvish back, while the lineup plugged at the deadline narrows the gap with Los Angeles. Inside the Padres clubhouse there’s quiet confidence, anchored by a bullpen that’s been elite all year and a rotation that’s finally healthy enough to match the Dodgers’ top four. Dodgers fans hear the same refrain: Snell, Otani, and Freeman are back in the mix, and a NL—and possibly World Series—tilt could hinge on continued health and bullpen weight. The NL’s playoff picture feels wide open, with Phillies and Brewers in the mix and the Dodgers and Padres each carrying enough talent to swing a best-of-sevenfest in their favor.